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rust vs rusty

rusty vs rust

rust is a noun but rusty is not a noun.

rust and rusty both are adjectives.

rust is a verb but rusty is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rust Yes Yes Yes No
rusty No Yes No No
As adjectives, rust and rusty are synonyms defined as:
  • rust and rusty: of the brown color of rust
Other synonyms of rust include rust-brown.
rust (noun) rusty (noun)
A strong reddish brown color.
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
rust (adjective) rusty (adjective)
of the brown color of rust of the brown color of rust
ancient
covered with or consisting of rust
impaired in skill by neglect
rust (verb) rusty (verb)
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
become coated with oxide
Difference between rust and rusty

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